One of the best tools I use to manage negative thoughts is to put them on trial weigh up the evidence for and against (it helps to draw a table and fill it in), then come to an informed conclusion. In a world that implores us to trust our gut instincts, it can be hard to separate valid feelings from anxious thoughts when they both insist they’re right.
It can be difficult to see that it’s only a narrative.ĭepression and anxiety tell me something bad will happen, or is already happening, even if evidence points to the contrary (I’m looking at you, fear of flying). It’s a difficult narrative to break if you’ve been telling yourself the same story for so long. That we’re not good enough, no one cares and there’s no point in trying. And if I was ill, then I could get better.ĭepression is a toxic narrative we tell ourselves and treat as if it’s truth. One of the biggest revelations I had in my mental health treatment was acknowledgement by my doctor: a prescription, an assessment for therapy, a treatment plan, a follow-up appointment. Reasons to Stay Alive Quotes About Mental Illness as Sicknessīecause it is a sickness. 4 Reasons to Stay Alive Quotes About Hope.3 Reasons to Stay Alive Quotes About Writing & Reading.2 Reasons to Stay Alive Quotes About Getting Better.1 Reasons to Stay Alive Quotes About Mental Illness as Sickness.Learn about everywhere you can get audiobooks and e-books for free here. This affiliate advertising program is designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Page Traveller is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Now, with everything going on in the world, Matt Haig’s words are more relevant than ever and I’ve decided to re-write and re-share this collection of 25 Reasons to Stay Alive quotes for those who may benefit from reading them.Īffiliate Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and Page Traveller may be compensated if you choose to use these links to purchase a product, at no extra cost to you.
I originally wrote this blog around 18 months ago, but it disappeared into the Internet void with a load of other blog stuff during a 2018 tech debacle (it’s not a fun story). When I was going through a rough time with depression and anxiety, a friend pressed this book into my hands and said, “I think you should read this.” That copy was quickly filled with underlined quotes and margin notes because as I read, I related to every word.Īnd since then, I’ve bought and pressed copies of Reasons to Stay Alive into the hands of loved ones who are having a tough time, or know someone going through a tough time. Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig should be made mandatory reading.
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